Pep Guardiola is expected to be in attendance at Manchester City's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. This match will be City’s first home game since the club was found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules.
The anticipated appearance marks Guardiola's first return to the club since his departure as head coach in the summer, following a decade at the helm. His presence is widely regarded as a clear show of support for City's hierarchy in the wake of the recent verdicts.
Guardiola, who now serves as a City Football Group ambassador, expressed his unwavering loyalty on social media last week, stating, “I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran [Soriano, the CEO], the players, staff, Enzo [Maresca, the head coach] and you, our unique supporters.” He added, “Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all.”
Manchester City denies wrongdoing and has appealed against the independent commission's verdict. The club is also set to play Liverpool on Sunday in their first game since the verdict was announced, an occasion expected to be highly charged.